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Corn chips vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn chips and Caesar salad

  • Corn chips have more Vitamin E, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Corn chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 44% more than Caesar salad.
  • Caesar salad has 3 times less Magnesium than Corn chips. Corn chips have 72mg of Magnesium, while Caesar salad has 28mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +95%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.321mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1085.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +702.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +249.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117%
Contains more WaterWater +3955.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +283.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1025.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.206g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +103.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn chips Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 538kcal 265kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 33.36g 9.54g Corn chips
Net carbs 52.9g 29.8g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 31.5g Corn chips
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Corn chips
Magnesium 72mg 28mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 144mg 170mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.2mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 0.27g 4.02g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 1.7g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.29mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 51.36g 25.29g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 514mg 454mg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 69IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 3µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.61mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0.321mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.167mg Corn chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 6.3µg 5.9µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.088g Caesar salad
Choline 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 4.331g 4.206g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 2.38g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 1.461g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.246mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.803mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.185mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.137mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.331mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.2mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 0g 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.155g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Caesar salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Corn chips
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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